Fava Bean, Radish, and Corn Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shucked fava beans
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels
- 8 breakfast radishes, sliced on the bias
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fava beans in a pot of simmering salted water for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked al dente. Drain in a colander and shock immediately in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and place in a medium mixing bowl.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a preheated sauté pan. Add the shallots and cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until the shallots are translucent. Add the corn to the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until the corn is just cooked. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Add the corn, radishes, chives, basil, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil to the bowl with the fava beans. Mix until thoroughly combined, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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